“At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy, and your eyes sparkling.” Reviewed by Ayyash AbuBakar & Isija Thilakarathne An apt quote, perhaps veritably so since the Annual Kindergarten Sports Meet of 2024 has officially concluded. In the words of Theseus in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the spirit of youth is “pert and nimble.” Yet, the spirit of a child may be nimbler and colorful, for it is only the child that delights in the simpler pleasures of a much innocent world; they see joviality in a mud-bath, music in the rain, and roses among the dull hedges, and sport, to which youth is attracted for its glory and gold, to the child is but something in their own inherent nature. You need not urge a child to sport- they are the sport. This, maybe, the very reason why this year’s Kindergarten sports meet was received in much deliberated enthusiasm and pomp. The Junior School ground was the perfect arena for the little athletic heroes, a haven, in other words, for simpler souls seeking nothing but fun and enjoyment among the green sleeves. April, too, was the perfect month, as it promised felicity and the blushing blooms of spring was a very natural setting for the much-awaited event. The energetic team of teachers in charge of the event proved to be the right cocktail for productivity. The date was, as usual, the best one that it could be. The 30th of April, as decided, existed solely for the purpose of the Sports meet and nothing else. The day commenced with its own grand air of excitement. The Junior School Band, with its blue-hued caps of feathers and brass buttons was a sight to see, but much vibrant were the melodies that strutted among the keys and handles of their well-polished instruments. Among the might procession, marching in her own limelight of prominence, was the Chief Guest of the special ceremony. She was not only a teacher. She was a pivot. A pivot of efficiency and inter-Staff unity, a head of many subjects and an in-charge of the TCK Sick Room, Quadrangle Development Programme, and a wise member of the Staff Committee. Ladies and Gentlemen, enter Mrs. Caroline Anthony Gnanapragasam, extraordinary conductor of the symphony of academic adventure. The anticipation was not only present among the staff members. The Kindergarteners had made sure to dress prim and proper, and there was a strong sense of camaraderie among the company, because not only the Kindergarten, but the whole school itself, had made itself readily available for this spirited frolic into early sportsmanship. The TCK Media Unit and its Announcers had rallied to the microphones and the podium, all pristine and set for a day of heavy but fun-filled toll. The stands gleamed, the tents sparkled. Everything was in order. The event started with a word of introduction to the much-loved Chief Guest, and her many merits were masterfully elucidated. With smooth transition, they next moved on to a holy word of prayer by Rev. Shelton Samadanam, our respected and highly valued Chaplain. Our Father Principal, Rev. Araliya Jayasundara, the Vice principal, Mr.Krishanthan Anthonydas and the Co-Vice Principal, Mr. Ananda Marasinghe, along with the Director of Sports Mr. Gihan Samarasekara and the Junior School Headmistress Mrs. C.P.K. De Tissera were all notable members of the school administration who took part as key witnesses to commemorate the occasion. We then saw the Kindergarten Percussion band, lead by Master Oshan Samarasinghe, who enthralled the audience with their hand-beaten music and drummed beats. Serenading alongside to the School Song and National Anthem, the respective flags were hoisted by the Headmistress and Rev. Father Principal. They then respectfully took their seats as seven eager young fellows, in an artistic mirroring to the Pleiades of Atlas, marched forward to deliver an oath of promise. A pledge that owed to honest sportsmanship and cheerful athletic mastery followed. After the conclusion of this mystic yet awe-inducing promise, the Percussion band moved on to further engage the onlookers with their hard-practiced tones of genial and generic music. An Announcer from the cusp of the podium proceeded to smartly welcome the Kindergarten Drill Display, to which much applause was brought upon. What ensued was a classic yet choreographically pleasing performance by the students, who, with their suits of red and white, mimicked the perfect demigods of childhood and sportiness. In the words of the beloved J.K Rowling, first impressions can work wonders, so this primary set of classy acts brought upon a kick of enrichment and grandiose to the events that would be followed in the rest of the day; in a nutshell, they grounded the prospective of the sports meet as a well-organized and slickly coordinated one. Next the races commenced, this year the proceedings were a little different. With the help of the teachers, both grade 01 and 02 activities were well-planned and organized. As a result, with the help of Mrs. Himali Mulleriyawa the activities of grade 02 were a great success. Each class of grade 02 had various skills and talents to showcase. With the help of their respective class teachers, the young trinitians put on an enthusiastic show. The individual races include; *2A – Dynamic Balance. *2B – Balancing Race. *2C – Fun with Water. *2D – Yummy Apples. *2E – Balance! Balance! Balance! *2F – Challengers. *2G – Don’t Give Up. Although not only individual races stole the spotlight the partner races too caught the audience’s attention. The event included two youngsters partnering up and trying to beat their very own classmates. It was truly a fierce battle and there was tension in the atmosphere, although there was curiosity and excitement to see who would return in triumph. The partner races include; *2A – Football Encounter. *2B – Walking like a crab. *2C – Hat catch. *2D – Clever Minds. *2E – Chained Together. *2F – Ball carriers. *2G – Hand in hand, Heart to heart. Not only
Review by Krishiv Eekash, Disalana Jayasooriya and Isija Thilkarathne The eagerly awaited Sports’ Meet of Trinity College Kandy 2024 was held over three days of thrilling competition as five senior and junior houses battled for championship trophies and medals. Due to weather induced health concerns, the event was extended over three days to ensure the safety and well-being of all athletes and spectators. As such, heats of all track events concluded during the 28th and 29th of February. A myriad of track events, showcasing the speed and agility of athletes from Oorlof, Simiths, Garret, CBH, and Lemuel houses were observed. On the final day, 1st of March 2024, a spectacular Drill Display by the students of grades 6&7, entertained an enthusiastic audience. Next, squads of the houses did their best with the march pass. Without a doubt, CBH emerged first in at this competition. On the first of March, the Chief Guest Hon. Tikiri Kobbekaduwa, an old boy of the college graced the awards ceremony held in the Quadrangle of the school. Speaking at the event, the Chief Guest congratulated champions and acknowledged the 19 new records made at this year’s inter-house athletic meet. The Sports Meet at Trinity College Kandy 2024 is not only a platform for athletic prowess but also fosters a sense of unity and pride among the students, showcasing the school’s commitment to development and excellence in sports. The results are as follows: March Past – Junior Position House Points 1st Squealary House 75.40 2nd Saunders House 71.00 3rd Gibson House 69.20 4th Sahayam House 66.60 5th Pilcher House 65.20 March Past – Senior Position House Points 1st Central Boarding House 80.20 2nd Simithaaratchy House 76.00 3rd Garret House 72.60 4th Lemuel House 70.40 5th Oorloff House 70.20 Relay Champions Junior – Sahayam House Senior – Lemuel House The competition concluded with the Senior and Junior Houses being placed as follows: Senior Houses Central Boarding House – 1st Place (771 points) Oorloff House – 2nd Place (433 points) Simithraaratchy House – 3rd Place (375 points) Lemuel House – 4th Place (370 points) Garret House – 5th Place (326 points) Junior Houses Pilcher House – 1st Place (260 points) Sahayam House – 2nd Place (257 points) Squealery House – 3rd Place (251 points) Saunders House – 4th Place (200 points) Gibson House – 5th Place (189 points) The 2024 Inter House Track and Field Competition was an extremely successful event. Our thanks go to the Principal, Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB, the Vice Principal, Mr. Krishanthan Anthonydas, the Prefect of Games, Mr. Gihan Samarasekara, the Secretary of Athletics, Mr. Jagath Kalugampitiya, the academic and non-academic staff, the PROMWEB [the Trinity College Media Unit, Trinity College Promotions, and the Web Content Team], and all the students who participated in this event, and all the other contributors who made this event a success. Inter-house Road Race – 2024 Inter-house track and field competition – 2024 March Past & Drill | Inter-house track and field competition – 2024 Awarding Ceremony | Inter-house track and field competition – 2024
A review by Master Nimuthu Pathiraja (Web Content Team) On the 23rd of March 2024, Trinity was warming to yet another momentous event in its college calendar, the 42nd Limited Overs Encounter against St’ Anthonys College. After an exhilarating match just the previous weekend which came down to the very last ball, the limited-overs encounter was approached with unprecedented excitement, anticipation and prospect, and Trinity well and truly lived up to the hype at the Katugastota Oval. Batting first. The Batting display of Trinity was truly an outstanding display of talent and dedication. The team managed to score 228 runs for 9 wickets, which was made possible with two special knocks by Master. Dimantha Mahavithana and Supun Waduge (55 and 56 runs respectively) with support from almost all of the batsmen. The bowling was no second to the batting, as exceptional resilience, grit and patience were highlighted by our bowlers. Master. Dinuka Thennakon and Tharana Wimaladharma were the stalwarts in the bowling section, claiming 3 wickets each with Master. Manula Kularathne, Malith Ratnayake and Supun Waduge also contributing with 3 wickets amongst them, ultimately resulting in the fighting Anthonians to subside at 128 runs all-out, resulting in a deserved win for Trinity College Kandy with an astonishing margin of 100 runs which earned them the Sir Richard Aluvihare Trophy. The Awards The following players who represented their Alma Mater were awarded for their commendable skills. Man of the match: Master. Supun Waduge Best Batsman: Master. Dimantha Mahavithana Best Fielder: Master. Janith Warnakula Their display of cricketing maneuvers, showered all those watching with joy, creating memories that will be cherished forever. We thank the College Executive Council, both teams, teachers-in-charge, coaches, umpires, parents, and all those who supported this event to be a remarkable one.
(Reviewed by Rehan Anandakumar, Prawana Dissanayake, Krishiv Ekhaash) The 104th cricket encounter between TCK and St. Anthony’s College Katugastota: “Battle of the Blues” became the most looked forward to event for both schools, on the 15th and 16th of March 2024. Played at the Asgiriya Cricket Stadium, a historically renowned venue in the Hill Capital of our Island, the annual event comes alive with much hype and glory. A fully electrified atmosphere charged with the customary ‘papare’ beat and live music brought out the support of the student strength of the schools. Day one kicked off with Trinity winning the toss and opting to field. After an early breakthrough in the first over by Manula Kularathne, the excitement went quiet in terms of wickets. By the efforts of the captain, Thisara Ekanayake (63 runs) and Janith Rathnasiri (59 runs), The Eagles were able to end the day with a score of 232 for the loss of 9 wickets. Day two commenced with Anthonians being bundled out for 249 runs within the first hour, resulting in Trinity facing the new ball in swinging conditions in the morning. Despite the loss of two early wickets, Trinitians were able to build up a good partnership of 100 runs. With Viduka Dhammage scoring 70 runs, Trinity was halfway through the game. But due to the constant pressure built up by the Antonian bowlers, Trinity found themselves in a tough position. As the game stepped into the last hour, Trinity was left with only 2 wickets, still being a few runs short of 250 runs. With only 10 overs left to go, captain Manula Kularathne, who had been holding the fort for over 4 hours, got out, leaving TCK with only one last wicket. The last few overs were suspenseful, with all the fielders creeping in on the batsman, waiting for him to make a mistake. But the last pair was able to keep calm and batted out the remaining overs, hence, after a strong fight between both the teams the match was drawn, securing the trophy to Trinity College Kandy once more. We thank both the teams, coaches, umpires and students for their relentless support in making this year’s match a memorable one. TCK acknowledges the unstinted training and support rendered by the Head Coach Mr.Naveen Ekanayake, Assistant Coach Mr.Lakshitha Alahakoon and the MICs Mr. Brian Senarathne and Mr. Bandula Pushpakumara. We wish the team good luck for the upcoming year. Day 01 Day 02
Reviewed by Shahrukh Fairooz, Nilesh Siriwardane and Nimuthu Pathiraja On the 11th and 12th of March, teams of energetic and talented basketball players met at the College basketball court, with the sole objective of championing their house. The atmosphere surrounding this significant event was charged with infectious vibes and, it was truly a breath-taking experience for everyone. With the last tournament being held in 2020, there were high hopes for a stunning tournament this year. Before anyone knew it, the first match had already begun. The clock was ticking, and the environment was getting heated up by the second and as the day continued, the excitement only geared up. The second day started with high hopes as the matches already played, revealed the more prominent teams. Throughout the two days, a great display of exceptional skills lit up the Basketball Tournament. The excitement and hype were sizable due to the thrilling, yet friendly competition. In the end, Pilcher House and Central Boarding House emerged triumphant. Despite this, all the teams performed exceptionally well, and many new talents were unearthed. After many twists and turns, the results were as follows. Middle School 1st place – Pilcher House ( 4 wins – 44 points ) 2nd place – Gibson House ( 3 wins – 57 points) 3rd place – Saunders House ( 1 win – 30 points ) 4th place – Squealery House ( 1 win – 27 points ) 5th place – Sahayam House (0 wins – 20 points ) Upper School 1st place – Central Boarding House (5 wins – 127 points) 2nd place – Lemuel House ( 4 wins – 58 points) 3rd place – Simithraaratchy House ( 2 wins – 66 points) 4th place – Ooroof House ( 1 win – 58 points) 5th place – Garret House ( 0 wins – 31 points) We think it is very fair to state that this event was a resounding success. Special thanks must be delivered to the Principal, Rev. Fr. Araliya Jayasundara OSB, Vice Principals, Mr. Krishanthan Anthonydas and Mr. Ananada Marasinghe, the Teacher-In-Charge Mr. Dulanjaya Abeywickrama, all the judges, all the players, parents and everyone who contributed to this event.
Trinity College Kandy proudly announces the nomination of Sgt. D. M. K. G. B. Dissanayake to represent Sri Lanka as a foreign delegate at the Nepal Independence Day celebrations from the 5th -16th of March 2024 in Nepal. A student of grade 14, he celebrates a well-disciplined career at the National Cadet Corp and received Cadeting Colours in 2023. We are proud of you and we are confident that you will make your alma mater proud!
Reviewed by Rehan Anandakumar (Web Content Team) After a thrilling display of strength, determination and exceptional skills, Trinity Weightlifters brought pride to the College at the Youth Junior, and Senior Novices’ Weightlifting Championship held from February 23rd to 25th, 2024, at G/Poddiwala National College in Poddiwala, Mathtaka The year 2024 began on a positive note for TCK’s weightlifters who emerged victorious in all age categories. The results are as follows: Under 17: Under 20: Senior For the first time in Sri Lankan Weightlifting history, the Under 13 weightlifting talent Identification Statement was introduced and, Danidu Sonath brought pride to his alma mater by achieving 30 kg in Snatch and 39 kg in Clean and Jerk. TCK’s weightlifters express their gratitude to the coach Mr. Manjula Wijerathne and Master-in-Charge Mr. Kanchana Galagoda for their tireless efforts in shaping their strengths and skills. We wish the team the very best in their future endeavours!
Reviwed by Ayyash AbuBakr The Karate Team of Trinity College Kandy ventured out to participate in a competition at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on the 3rd and 4th February 2024. The young Karate kids of TCK stood out among several competitors doing justice to the training and practice they have had under their coach. The team participated in several events that gave them more experience and knowledge. Master P.R.J.S.G.Rajakaruna achieved greater heights with his exceptional performance in the under 18, 6,5,4 Kyu Kata event which earned him a place for an international expedition. In the same age category, Master Cheruka Rajakaruna was placed among the best 8 in the 6,5,4, Kyu Kata event. In addition, TCK’s Junior Karate masters were also highlighted at this competition. In the under-14 age category, While, Master N.V.N. Dias under the age 16 category, was among the 8 best Kumite With the help of the coach Mrs. Harshani Basnayake and TIC Mrs. Dasuni Gunaratne the Trinity College karate team has reached great heights and even more remembrance. Trinity College Kandy has reached new dimensions in her sporting sphere, receiving recognition for prowess in Karate.
Review by; Muhammed Jameel Master Senuja Samarasinghe: the former captain of the College’s swimming team has been selected to represent Sri Lanka at the BIMSTEC Youth Aquatic Sports Championship which is scheduled to be held from the 7th to the 14th of February 2024 in New Delhi. Master Samarasinghe will be amongst a swimming squad of 20 boys and 20 girls. The Championship will be held in the SPMC Indoor Swimming Complex which consists of an eight-lane, 50 meter pool at Talkatora, New Delhi. Master Senuja will be taking part in the following events for the Sri Lankan outfit: Master Samarasinghe is an inspiring figure who has ensured that the infrastructure and program development for Trinity Swimming is a success and is sure to produce marvelous performances by the team in the near future. On behalf of the Trinity fraternity, we wish Master Senuja Samarasinghe and the Sri Lankan squad all the very best in their pursuit of bringing glory to our beloved country.
We are pleased to announce that the following students were awarded the prestigious Lion and Colours for the year 2023 on the 22nd of December 2023 at the morning assembly. LION was awarded to the following Boxing o Master T.M.W.N. Bandara o Master I.M.S. Faris COLOURS Cadeting o Master I.G.D. Kirthisinghe o Master D.M.K.G.B. Dissanayake Basketball o Master S.R. Godaliyadda o Master R.M.W.P.M. Ratnayake o Master B.M.J.T.B. Basnayake o Master K.A. Thannakoon Hockey o Master K.A.W. Pamunuwa o Master M.R.Y.V. Karunarathna o Master S.E. Dilrukshan Rugby Football o Master Thenuk Fernando o Master V.L. Venuka Kumarage o Master Ravin Illangaratne o Master Harith Samaraweera o Master Thisanga Dissanayake o Master Anuhas Kodithuwakku o Master Lankindu Hearth o Master A.M. Jameel Soccer o Master Y. Hulangamuwa o Master D. Karavita o Master D. Peiris Swimming o Master S.D. Alexander Colours were RE-AWARDED to the following Athletics o Master U. Manzil o Master R.B. Wansekara o Master S. Aluvihare o Master S.N. Ranaweera Rugby Football o Master A. Manzil o Master Chamendra Dhanapala Swimming o Master S.J.S. Kumara o Master S.N. Ranaweera o Master Aaquil Anfas